Father Cebollada is tasked with collecting all of Father Arrupe’s writings, which will be studied by theological censors who will “testify whether or not there is anything against the faith or tradition of the church.”

Father Arrupe studied medicine before entering the society.

Father Arrupe is an example of being rooted in Christ, a man of the church, a man who follows the calling of the Holy Spirit and, without fear, made the decisions he needed to make because he was rooted in God.”

“Pope Francis’ latest cardinals-designate include churchmen from five countries not currently represented in the College of Cardinals. But each of those countries — Bolivia, Pakistan, Japan, Madagascar and Iraq — has had a cardinal in the recent past. With the addition of the new cardinals, the group of electors will represent 67 nations.”

“God … he is the ‘God with us,’ that he loves us, cares for each person. Even though God is in heaven, he is also on earth, because of this, ‘we don’t believe in a distant, indifferent entity.’ … makes us contemplate the mystery of a God who incessantly creates, redeems and sanctifies, always with love and for love, and to every creature that welcomes him, he gives the gift of reflecting a ray of his beauty, goodness and truth.”

“God presents himself and his graces in surprising ways. We have to make an effort to open our hearts and minds to accept the divine reality that presents itself to us. … For example, the people of Nazareth could not understand how Jesus, a simple carpenter with no formal education, could perform miracles and outdo even the scribes with his teachings.”

“God the Father creates by his word.”

“God’s word is not merely a set of truths or an edifying spiritual account; it’s a living word that touches our lives, that transforms our lives.”

“Jesus is radical. He gives, and he asks all: he gives a love that is total and asks for an undivided heart.”

“My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.” (1 Corinthians 2:4-5)

“This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.” (1 Corinthians 2:13)

“To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit,to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.” (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)

“Use what you have to give/do for others. The relation between giving and receiving is proportional – the more you give/do for others, the more you will receive.”

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good amount will be poured into your lap. It will be pressed down, shaken together, and running over. The same amount you give will be measured out to you.” (Luke 6:38)

“When you give a banquet, invite those who are poor. Then you will be blessed. Your guests can’t pay you back. But you will be paid back when those who are right with God rise from the dead.” (Luke 14:13-14)

“The Christian’s task: to live justly in our own lives whether as business owners or workers. … We should all work to reform and build a more just society, one which promotes dignity. We also need to recognize the gifts and responsibilities that God has entrusted to each of us.”

“Respect Intellectual Property.”

Youth:

“Be protagonists of good! Do not feel right when you do not do evil; everyone is guilty of the good he or she could have done and did not do.”

“Dream big, dream big with big dreams. In those dreams you will find many, many words from the Lord, who is saying something to you. … Being at the service of others changes the world.”

Development, Economy:

“People are encouraged to use their creativity for the good of others … putting their creativity at the service of the challenges of today’s world.”

“Integrating, creating a single vision because the past danger was having a radical separation of science and faith … Incorporating sense of a mysterious, beautiful unfolding of the world where the ultimate destiny of the universe is in the fullness of God.”

“As scientists, it is always important to start by admitting there is much that we do not know.”

Technology as work of God:

“The Internet is a gift from God. It widens the opportunities for so many.”

Challenges, issues of today’s world:

“There’s a notable lack of Catholic voices and leaders who are opening paths to the Gospel in the worlds of business, university and especially politics … God must permeate throughout each one of their daily activities, just as early Christians lived.”

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“In an increasingly complex world of unprecedented scientific and technological challenges, theologians must communicate what is ‘essential’ (as in laws of Physics). “Proclaim the teachings in a new way” … Such a task is done not by changing the message, but by communicating the perennial message with “faithful creativity” to a world experiencing rapid transformations. There needs to be a theology that helps all Christians proclaim and show, most of all, the salvific face of God … Reimagine the church so that it may conform to the teachings that it must proclaim.”

“A faith that doesn’t make us grow is a faith that must grow; a faith that doesn’t question us is a faith that must be questioned.”

“The bold speech of the Church is that Christ is Lord, Christ is the king.”

“Our God is always the God of surprises. From the beginning of the history of salvation, God has surprised his people.”

(Easter) “Christ is risen, and with him he makes our hope and creativity rise, so that we can face our present problems in the knowledge that we are not alone.”

Spirit:

Lord blesses: “My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children and on the lips of their descendants—from this time on and forever,” says the Lord. (Isaiah 59:21)

“The Holy Spirit works in the hearts of non-believers and those of other religious confessions. The Holy Spirit is “universal, he is the spirit of God, who is for everyone.””

Challenges, issues of today’s world:

“We pray … that Jesus Christ will remind us all that he is the most powerful means to break the chains of hate that still bind too many hearts, a truth which lies at the center of Dr. King’s legacy.”

“Let us be attentive, to all situations of injustice and to new forms of exploitation.”

“God’s word can set right not only individuals but whole societies — if we would receive it.”

“So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11)

“Peace is not just ending a war, but also building a country.”

“How harmful corruption is to our Latin American people! Corruption is preventable and calls for commitment from public entities, the private sector and civil society.”

“Access to clean, safe water and proper sanitation can help communities overcome poverty.”

“Help the poor improve their lives through access to banking services.”

Youth & Church:

“You are encouraged to study and to take advantage of the educational opportunities available to you. Do not curb your curiosity. Open your eyes to new things; bring the old and the new together in your own way.”

“God’s grace can help overcome young people’s fears & doubts, guide them so their gifts & talents can improve the world, help the church.”

“The Catholic Church wants to listen to young people … but young Catholics must be ready to listen to Jesus and discover where he wants to lead them.”

“Young people should embrace the challenge of building their nation.”

Living:

“Jesus wants us to be saints and not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence.”

“Each person, needs to embrace that unique plan that God willed for each of us from eternity.”

Happiness, Joy:

“Christian joy is usually accompanied by a sense of humor.”

Technology as work of God:

“God with his infinite creativity, will turn ideas that seem like science fiction and far-fetched into reality.”

“Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” (Isaiah 64:8)

The Arts & Spirit:

“We offer encouragement to those who use art, literature, craftsmanship and music to share their worldview and cultural richness with the world.”

Signs:

“May your tenderness awaken our sensitivity.”

“Jesus performs miracles.”

“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.“ (Joel 2:28-31)

“Christ gathers all the nations before him.”

“Leaders of nations embrace Christ’s teachings and guidance.”

“Jesus makes demands: he tells those who seek him to leave behind the armchair of worldly comforts and the reassuring warmth of hearth and home … We must leave our comfort zone to find Jesus.”

Ushering in Kingdom of God:

“.. to live with confidence that the Lord really will destroy sin and death, and that we will be able to live with Him in great joy. He knew that the definitive Kingdom that God is preparing is real and very much worth devoting one’s entire life to.”

World to come:

“In the grand future, God will make all things new. In a realm of eternal light, he will rule over everything. There will be profound peace. Nations shall walk by his light. Every nation on earth will adore him.”

“Christ will perform the most dramatic miracles.”

(“The messiah will be a great political leader. He will be a charismatic leader, inspiring others to follow his example. He will be a great military leader. He will be a great judge, who makes righteous decisions.”)

“His rule will be one of unprecedented peace and prosperity and he will be king over the entire world.”

“The laws of nature will change, so that predatory beasts will no longer seek prey and agriculture will bring forth supernatural abundance.”

“Christ is the ‘Supreme World Teacher’. Young as he is, he is a ‘Master’ among ‘Masters’. People of the world will lead life under his guidance.”

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)

“Death will be swallowed up forever.”

“Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; the one who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere child.” (Isaiah 65:20)

“He will be a young king, a counselor. The government will be on his shoulders from a young age. Leaders of nations will look to him for guidance.”

“Theological truths will be equally obvious to mankind, and there will be no reason to argue about it.”

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” (Isaiah 11:9)

“Christ will establish righteousness upon earth.”

“In the Kingdom of God, people will be more beautiful and holy. God has prepared us for the purpose of being clothed with our heavenly body.”

“We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing.” (2 Corinthians 5:2)

“Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the dumb sing.” (Isaiah 35:5-6)

“The Lord will herald an age of abundance.”

“When we believe that Jesus rose from the dead, we declare the hope and joy that we, too, will.”

“In a myriad ways, according to your particular missions, bring something of heaven to earth.”

“Survey: just 26% of American adults said the Republican and Democratic parties are doing an adequate job representing the American people, while 71% said a third party is needed.”

(To Chilean youth) “The path forward, the dreams that have to be concrete, the always looking to the horizon has to be done with feet on the ground. It begins on the ground of the homeland. God calls you to love your homeland. You are asked to be catalysts for change in Chile.”

Challenges, issues of nations:

“Peace and progress start with education .. We ask the Spirit to guide the steps of everyone present, so that the university is able continue to bear fruit for the good of the people and for the glory of God.”

“Promote economic models that create the proper conditions for the human person to thrive.”

“Let us be attentive to the lack of steady employment, which destroys lives and homes.”

“The recurring financial instabilities have brought new problems and serious challenges that governments must confront.”

Future of Church:

“The Church is not alien to our problems and our lives, does not want to be aloof from our way of life and organization.”

“And you see the people from east to west entering into the religion of God in multitudes.”

“Christ shall convert billions of non-Christians to the religion of God. He will build Churches all around the globe.”

“Each culture and each worldview that receives Christ’s teachings enriches the Church by showing a new aspect of Christ’s face.”

“Just as God had the creativity to make the world, he has creativity to make new things each day.”

“God created us to build, give life, move forward, create community & live in peace.”

“God, creator of heaven & earth, doesn’t need to be protected by men; indeed, it is he who protects them.”

“God made the universe; every new surprise is a tiny burst of joy before his creative greatness.”

“Our great challenge is to speak to men and women about the closeness of God, who considers us his children.”

“Why be afraid when God is always showing the way.”

“I love so much this Jesus that bothers, pushes” us out of comfort zone.

“Let Jesus be known in the world of politics, business, arts, science, technology & social media.”

“Almighty God, creator and lord of the universe, was not afraid to become a small, trusting baby in the arms of Mary and still today wants to give himself for each of us, humbly, out of love.”

“What joy to know that God is real, alive, not an idol and, therefore, will never let us down.”

“The Annunciation shows God takes the initiative. He wants to be born into our homes & daily lives.”

“Gabriel was announcing to Mary, her son would be infinitely more kingly than any other king. He was to exercise God’s rule over everything — over every cubic centimeter of space and every nanosecond of time, over every situation, every mind and heart.”

“There are three possible voices in our head: God’s, ours and the voice of the world.”

“Never underestimate the power of God’s Spirit working in you and through you and despite you … most of the time unbeknownst to you and me.”

“It’s no use whining about the times because we are the times. It is through us that God acts in society.”

Each and every person “is a story of love that God has written on this earth.”

“Our life is not without direction, it has a purpose given to us by God. He guides and directs us with his grace … this direction is like ‘a computer software’ God has placed within us that helps us to discern his divine program.”

“God is the Lord of human history. Whatever way human history proceeds, it never becomes unconnected from the salvific plan of God.”

Youth:

“People must be careful not to dash the hopes & dreams of young people or make them feel exploited.”

“Christians can find comfort in knowing God has prepared for us a different future.”

“God created us because he wants us to be happy.”

“Our most beautiful days have yet to come. We are more people of spring than of autumn.”

“Ultimately, the Lord God is going to transform everything for the good of humanity.”

“Jesus wants to lead us to most beautiful place in existence … the hope Christians have at the end of life, which is found in God’s promise to be with us, and to give us eternal life with him in paradise.”

“God wants people to live with joy, and to dream with him of a better world. Christians must cultivate a ‘healthy utopia’ based on what God wants for the world.”

“We are free if we live with Jesus. It means entering into the home of Jesus, to enter into that atmosphere, to live in that atmosphere there in the home of Jesus. To live there, to contemplate, to be free.”

“God’s tenderness is found in the great and small. He carries us in his deep within.”

“The kingdom of God is the light of the world, the leaven of the dough, a sign of salvation in order to build a more just world … the hope and eternal joy to which we are all called.”

“In the Kingdom of God there are no idle hands, all are called to do their part; and for all, at the end, there will be compensation from divine justice – not human justice.”

“God has a plan for each person to reach fulfillment.”

“Christians should keep hope alive and fight against desperation through Jesus ‘who can open wide the doors’ and ‘look beyond the horizon.'”

“We can’t improve our political landscape by observing and judging from afar, but that it involves personal involvement.”

“Christians should commit themselves to building nation with their leader.”

“Concern yourself with your country, a more just and honest society, that there’s justice. Concern yourself with defending the truth. You’re leaders in this story. You’re a protagonist in your country.”

Future of Church:

“Jesus wants to continue building his church with us, this house that has solid foundations. Even if we are only ‘small stones,’ not rocks like St Peter, Jesus transforms us, uses us to build his church.”

“Churches can continue along the path of true unity and communion.”

“Each person has a place & mission in the church.”

“The Lord continues to call us to follow him, and we shouldn’t wait to be perfect in order to answer with our ‘generous yes’. We would lose the chance to dream big and to play our part in the unique and original story that God wants to write with us.”

“Teach what you learned, live what you taught.”

“Bible reading is devoting time to a loved one. Christians should pray together that God’s will for the unity of Christians will be accomplished.”

“Evangelization is about knowing the human heart. From every population to which we go, a wealth emerges which the Church is called to recognize and value to bring about the unity of ‘all mankind’.. The many good traditions that people and their cultures possess give richness to the Church.”

“There can’t be a good economy without good businessmen, without their capacity to create and to produce.”

“Successful businesses are essential to democracy.”

“To end poverty, we must let the poor be active agents of own future. Let them organize, have education.”

“Why be afraid when God is always showing the way.”

“God can do the impossible. He will do miraculous things.”

“Christians should act and pray so that the world can & will awake from long night of tribulation.”

“Christians can find comfort in knowing God has prepared for us a different future.”

“God created us because he wants us to be happy.”

“Our most beautiful days have yet to come. We are more people of spring than of autumn.”

“God wants people to live with joy, and to dream with him of a better world. Christians must cultivate a ‘healthy utopia’ based on what God wants for the world.”

“Young people who are not seeking something or looking for meaning in life have gone into retirement.”

“Jesus wants to continue building his church with us, this house that has solid foundations. Even if we are only ‘small stones,’ not rocks like St Peter, Jesus transforms us, uses us to build his church.”

“Churches can continue along the path of true unity and communion.”

“Each person has a place & mission in the church.”

“God knows us by name.”

“What joy to know that God is real, alive, not an idol and, therefore, will never let us down.”

“The Annunciation shows God takes the initiative. He wants to be born into our homes & daily lives.”

“Our great challenge is to speak to men and women about the closeness of God, who considers us his children.”

“People must be careful not to dash the hopes & dreams of young people or make them feel exploited.”

“Believe nothing. No matter where you read it, or who said it, even if I had said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your common sense.” – Buddha

“Sixty years ago I knew everything; now I know nothing; education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.” – Will Durant

“Our evaluation of people, places and things are shaped, to a large extent, by society – what others think, how they evaluate. Very few of us are independent thinkers – willing to think for ourselves.” (Charismatic qualities)

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist)

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

“If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” – Thomas A. Edison

“I cannot live without brain-work. What else is there to live for?” – Arthur Conan Doyle (The Sign of Four)

“My mind,” he said, “rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere. I crave for mental exaltation.” – Arthur Conan Doyle (The Sign of Four)

“Show Holmes a drop of water and he would deduce the existence of the Atlantic. Show it to me and I would look for a tap. That was the difference between us.” – Anthony Horowitz (The House of Silk)

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” ― Helen Keller

“Good, he did not have enough ‘imagination’ to become a mathematician!” — David Hilbert’s response upon hearing that one of his (mathematics) students had dropped out to study poetry.

“Everything that can be invented has been invented.” – Charles Holland Duell, 1899. “Virtually nothing, and I mean this honestly, has been invented yet.” – Woddy Norris, 2005.

“The universe is not only queerer than we imagine, but queerer than we can imagine.”- J. B. S. Haldane

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” ― Marilyn Monroe

“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” – William Shakespeare (Hamlet)

“All roads lead to Rome.” – Medieval proverb.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7

“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” – Matthew 28:18

“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” – Matthew 16:18

Catholic Quotes: 1. “God dreams big, wants to transform world, defeat evil.” 2. “Just as God had the creativity to make the world, he has creativity to make new things each day.” 3. “God created us to build, give life, move forward, create community & live in peace.” 4. “God, creator of heaven & earth, doesn’t need to be protected by men; indeed, it is he who protects them.” 5. “God made the universe; every new surprise is a tiny burst of joy before his creative greatness.” 6. (To young people) begin day praying, “Lord, challenge me today and give me the strength to rise to the challenge”. 7. “I love so much this Jesus that bothers, pushes” us out of comfort zone. 8. “There are three possible voices in our head: God’s, ours and the voice of the world.” 9. “Never underestimate the power of God’s Spirit working in you and through you and despite you … most of the time unbeknownst to you and me.” 10. “It’s no use whining about the times because we are the times. It is through us that God acts in society.”11. Each and every person “is a story of love that God has written on this earth.” 12. “Be happy in hoping, don’t only hope to be happy.” 13. “Joy, a sign of God’s presence, is what church needs.”14. “Let Jesus be known in the world of politics, business, arts, science, technology & social media.” 15. “The world of work is a human priority & therefore a Christian priority, a priority of the pope.” 16. “True development is growth economically, with work, culture, family, faith — all are key to human flourishing.” 17. “There can’t be a good economy without good businessmen, without their capacity to create and to produce.” 18. “Successful businesses are essential to democracy.” 19. “To end poverty, we must let the poor be active agents of own future. Let them organize, have education.”20. “Why be afraid when God is always showing the way.”21. “The Annunciation shows God takes the initiative. He wants to be born into our homes & daily lives.”22. “What joy to know that God is real, alive, not an idol and, therefore, will never let us down.” 23. “God can do the impossible. He will do miraculous things.”24. “Christians can find comfort in knowing God has prepared for us a different future.”25. “God created us because he wants us to be happy.”26. “Our most beautiful days have yet to come. We are more people of spring than of autumn.” 27. “God knows us by name.”28. “God knows what we need more than we do ourselves.” 29. “The answer to today’s challenges: Jesus.”30.”Eliminate nuclear weapon, and instead devote resources to development.”31. “Boost cooperation among nations to end the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”32. “It’s an absurd contradiction to speak of peace, and at the same time promote or permit the arms trade. Eliminate arms trade.”33. “Corruption is one of the most serious sins that plagues our world today.”34. “World needs to be saved from corruption, extortion, drug/arms trades, human trafficking.”

“I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my houses as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Our task is to become God-like through knowledge.” – Brian Weiss (Many Lives, Many Masters)

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10 Principles To Believe In. 10 Principles To Base Your Life On.

1. # Maximizing Happiness And Feelings In God Approved Ways As Meaning Of Life (God created the Universe for His own Happiness and Feelings; created the Universe as His abiding place. From Atom to Society to Galaxy, design was driven by the singular goal of maximization of God’s Happiness and Feelings.)

3. # Universe Is Designed Such That Individual Pursuit Of Happiness Translates Into Collective Welfare (In Science, pursuit of Nobel Prize drives Human Knowledge Advancement. In case of Economics, see Adam Smith.)

4. # Promote Innovation And Creative Expression

5. # Focus On Challenges Milestones Prizes Accomplishments

6. # You Receive According To Your Deeds Over All Lives Lived (Believe in Reincarnation and Karma.)

7. # Reward Punishment Comes As Materialistic Gains Or Losses And As Feelings

8. # Learning Earning Business Politics Research Engineering Count As Good Deeds

9. # Empower Others And Increase Happiness

10. # Earth Shall Become Paradise(God, on His ‘Second Coming’ in human form, destroys all evil and evil temptation. At the end of ‘Apocalypse’, God institutes ‘Final Judgment’. God establishes His everlasting Kingdom on Earth. God rules over all Nations. God rules over all Planets.)

“He (Christ) ascended into heaven. He comes again with great power and glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.”

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7 Principles To Live By

1. # Maximizing Happiness And Feelings In God Approved Ways As Meaning Of Life (God created the Universe for His own Happiness and Feelings; created the Universe as His abiding place.)

2. # Promote Innovation And Creative Expression

3. # Focus On Challenges Milestones Prizes Accomplishments

4. # You Receive According To Your Deeds Over All Lives Lived (Believe in Reincarnation and Karma.)

5. # Reward Punishment Comes As Materialistic Gains Or Losses And As Feelings

6. # Learning Earning Business Politics Research Engineering Count As Good Deeds

7. # Earth Shall Become Paradise (God, on His ‘Second Coming’ in human form, destroys all evil and evil temptation. At the end of ‘Apocalypse’, God institutes ‘Final Judgment’. God establishes His everlasting Kingdom on Earth. God rules over all Nations. God rules over all Planets.)

“He (Christ) ascended into heaven. He comes again with great power and glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.”

Latin America

“Argentina and Uruguay have installed programs to accept Syrians. Venezuela announced in September that it would accept 20,000 Syrians, while Chile said it would accept 50 Syrian families. Brazil is home to more than 2,000 Syrians who fled their home, and since 2013 the country has granted refugee status to more than 7,000 asylum-seekers.”

Opinion on Sharing Economy

Sharing Economy is one way of Introducing Efficiency into the Economy.

Caution: Regulation; Security; (Is it really going to make the particular “Service” better?); Macroeconomic factors (the effect on traditional jobs, traditional way of doing things) etc.

Our Economies and Institutions are vastly inefficient. Introducing “Sharing Economy” Models & Services (with caution) is (or could be, Depending on how it’s applied in the particular case) just one way of getting things work better.

Jesus is ‘The way’. So, should the followers of Jesus constrain themselves to the study of Biology and Social Sciences only (Assuming that Jesus never used ‘Technology’, nor studied ‘Physics’ as we know it today)?

Brain Scientists wonder about the Relation between Language and Thought. They ask: Does Language influence Thought? (It’s one of those famous yet-to-be-answered questions in Cognitive, Psychological & Behavioral Sciences.)

The answer: Language influences and shapes Thought.

Our Use of Language is Constrained by Each Individual’s ‘Learned Models’ for words and concepts that are being used.

When we use the term ‘Technology’, most of us visualize and mean ‘Complex Machines’ (Our ‘Learned Model’ for the word ‘Technology’).

Many reason: “There weren’t ‘Complex Machines’ in Jesus’s time. So, ‘maybe’ ‘Technology’ is not ‘the way’. And, wouldn’t it be better if we could completely go back to life at earlier times?”

To answer, we should first consider: Is ‘Technology’ really limited to Complex Machines only? Or more precisely: Is our Use of Language correct in this particular instance?

Any man-made object that Makes life Easier and Better for people is ‘Technology’. So ‘Wheels’ are Technologies. There were ‘Chariots’ in Jesus’s time; now, we have ‘Cars’; next: ‘Autonomous Electric Vehicles’. There were lamps, now we have light bulbs, and many are moving to LED bulbs. It’s Evolution of Technology.

‘Technologies’ we use today surely aren’t perfect. We are At a certain stage in our progression towards Ultimate Technological Possibilities. Near future will bring Better Technologies that have Less to Zero Side-effects (e.g., Less to zero Environmental Effects – Electric Cars and LED bulbs), Technologies that are more Humane (Computers with near perfect Speech Recognition, human-centered design for Products), and Technologies that are nearly or equally as Complex as Life (Life-like systems built with Nanotechnology).

God created the Universe and God knows more Physics than any of you could ever imagine! Jesus is God.

Cuba

“Cuban president says he will attend papal masses during Francis’s vist to Cuba in September.

I read all the speeches of the pope, his commentaries, and if the pope continues this way, I will go back to praying and go back to the church, and I’m not joking,” he said.

It was a startling assertion for the leader of a Communist country. “I am from the Cuban Communist Party, that doesn’t allow [religious] believers, but now we are allowing it, it’s an important step,” Mr. Castro said.

Mr. Castro stepped up his praise on Pope Francis’ push for the two nations (US and Cuba) to put enmity aside and work for reconciliation for the benefit of Americans and Cubans. [US – Cuba Relations]